Name this Hitchhiker Please w/ Video

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Jcaudillo, Jan 26, 2010.

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  1. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Jcaudillo, Jan 26, 2010
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Almost looks like a Stone Crab. Whatever crab it is, id it before putting it back in your tank. BTW, thanks for the video, it helps a lot.


    luna
     
    lunatik_69, Jan 27, 2010
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  3. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Still looking for a ID on this Hitchhiker... Have him hostage in a small tank till i find out if he is reef friendly etc.
     
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  4. GreyGhost

    GreyGhost Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I hear if they have pointed claws they are not reef safe. If the claws are rounded they are algae clippers and reef safe I am not fond of any crabs. I have small bubble algae and bought two emerald crabs and now I have 2 crabs and still have bubble algae. They have been here a few weeks now so it should be at least part way cleared up.. good luck on the id
     
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  5. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    +1 if he has sharp claws I wouldn't risk it. Hard to tell what kind he is. Maybe a gorilla crab?
     
    pgoodsell, Jan 27, 2010
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  6. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Morning GrayGhost, Thank you for the info. I think i shall be returning him to the LFS after work either way. As i think its for best but i would like to still know his ID Thanks again! :D
     
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  7. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Goodmorning Goodsell... Yeah the gorilla crab does look alot like this little guy thanks for that! He might just be a gorilla crab however his claws do not look as pointed. Hmmm:-/ +k
     
    Jcaudillo, Jan 27, 2010
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  8. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    Well as they say here on 3reef "When in doubt take it out." I think its better to be safe than sorry. There are so many different types of crabs, and a lot of them can be real bad news.
     
    pgoodsell, Jan 27, 2010
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  9. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    goodsell... Yes i highly agree with you on that. I would hate for him to start munching away at my new zoa's or even my super friendly little hermits :D
     
    Jcaudillo, Jan 27, 2010
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  10. UltimateWarrior

    UltimateWarrior Spaghetti Worm

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    I don't know if you already ruled it out, but the name "stone crab" strikes fear into my heart. I knew a guy that put a small one in his tank from the gulf. It rearranged all of his rock work and killed every one of his fish that was less than a few inches in length.
     
    UltimateWarrior, Jan 27, 2010
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